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GU51 TYP

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

174,722 mi
Last recorded174,722 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 TYP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 174,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 170,534 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2021 163,785 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 157,061 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 154,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Sep 2018 154,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 148,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 148,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 139,939 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 136,472 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 136,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 134,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2015 134,773 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 128,889 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 125,736 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 121,693 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 119,453 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 119,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 108,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 105,040 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 98,646 miles

Handbrake lever travel high.

Pass 4 Oct 2005 85,848 miles

Front pads getting low & front discs have wear ridges on them.

Front tyres are 215/55WR16 whilst rears are 205/55WR16.

Slight play in NS of steering rack.

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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GU51 TYP is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 111,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU51 TYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU51 TYP registered?

GU51 TYP is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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